VNC Viewer for Windows

Access remote desktops with this app

VNC Viewer is a remote PC software that allows users to instantly and remotely access any computer—be it a Windows PC, Linux machine, or a Mac. This app helps you view the remote computer’s desktop and control its keyboard and mouse. However, users need to first download a VNC server app to the computer they want to control and then download this app to the computer they wish to exercise control from. 

What is VNC Viewer used for?

In computing, VNC—or "virtual network computing"—is a graphical desktop sharing system. This software uses the remote-frame buffer protocol to remotely control another computer.  It transmits the keyboard and mouse events from one computer to another and relays the graphical-screen updates back in the other direction over a network. VNC is platform-independent—there are clients and servers for many GUI-based operating systems and Java.

Various clients may connect to a VNC server at the same time. The many uses for this technology include remote technical support and accessing files on one’s work computer from another from one’s home computer, and vice versa. More than allowing you to remotely control your computer, the app also has support for Bluetooth keyboards and mice.

It also backs up and syncs your connections between all your devices by signing in to the VNC Viewer on each one. VNC password-protects each remote computer out-of-the-box. You may need to enter the same username and password you use to log in to your computer. All sessions are then encrypted end-to-end to make sure that your data are safe from online snoopers. 

How to install the app?

As noted, to use the app, you need to make sure that you have installed VNC Server on the computer you want to control. Then, you can install this app to the device you want to exercise the control from. To install the app, you just need to run the installer on the device you want to control. Note, however, that if you are connecting over the internet, you may need to configure your network. The app may also not work equally well on different computers. 

There are optional MSIs available under Windows for remote deployment. If you don’t have permission to install the app on desktop platforms, you can choose to install the standalone option. VNC Viewer is always free to use; you only need to accept the EULA the first time you run. 

Take your work anywhere

With VNC Viewer, you can now access your work computer using your home computer or vice versa. The app is very robust yet easy to use. It also provides good visualization, so it will be like working on your computer that is remotely located. Moreover, the connection is encrypted, giving you peace of mind that your data is safe. There are a few issues here and there, but overall, this app provides a solid solution to your remote access needs.